Question

Using the key from question 5, match the appropriate structures with the descriptions given below.

Answer 1

Answer:

1. Hypothalamus

2. Optic chiasma

3. Corpora quadrigemina

4. Cerebellum

5. Thalamus

6. Medulla oblangata

7. Corpus Collosum

8. Fornix

9. Cerebral aqueduct

10. Midbrain

Explanation:

The hypothalamus is a small central region of the brain that regulates body temperature by responding to both internal and external stimuli and also produces the antidiuretic hormone (ADH) in order to trigger the reabsorption of water in the kidneys. The optic chiasma is a special sensory structure located along the visual pathway, directly in front of the hypothalamus, which is crucial to vision. The corpora quadrigemina, also known as quadruple bodies, are reflex centers located in the mesencephalon (midbrain) that regulate the position of the head and eyes in response to somatic stimuli.  The cerebellum is a part of the brain located behind the top part of the brain stem which is involved in motor movement regulation and balance control. The thalamus (massa intermedia) is a paired gray matter structure found near the center of the brain that plays vital roles associated with sensory and motor functions of the brain. The medulla oblangata (medulla) is a structure located at the base of the brain involved in the regulation of sensory, motor, and mental functions (e.g., breathing, pain modulation, etc). The corpus callosum (the callosal commissure) is a bundle of nerve fibers that connects the two hemispheres of the brain. The fornix (agenesis of the corpus callosum) is a large interhemispheric commissure that connects neurons in the right and left hemispheres. The cerebral aqueduct (aqueduct of Sylvius) is a narrow channel that connects the third and fourth ventricles, thus allowing the cerebrospinal fluid to flow between the ventricles. Finally, the midbrain o 'mesencephalon' is a small region located in between the forebrain and hindbrain, which is involved in auditory and visual processing, eye movement and coordination.